Machinist Accessories Appraisal

Assorted Machinist's Lathe and Milling Tools in Drawer

This appears to be a drawer full of various metalworking tools, primarily cutting tools and accessories used in machining operations, likely for lathes or milling machines. The collection includes a red plastic organizer tray containing several small, rectangular cutting bits, some of which are marked 'MOHAWK COBALT', indicating their material composition and intended use for machining hard metals. There are also numerous larger, elongated metal tools with various cutting profiles and shank types, including what appear to be reamers, boring bars, and possibly specialized lathe bits. One visible tool has a knurled section and a slotted end, typical of a boring bar or a tool holder. Another seems to be a tap or reamer with fluted cutting edges. A small, black-handled wrench is also present. The tools exhibit varying degrees of wear, with some showing typical signs of use like scratches, discoloration, and minor surface oxidation (patina) consistent with ferrous metals. The overall condition suggests they are used, but still functional. Many of the tools have a dark, untreated metal finish, characteristic of high-speed steel or cobalt alloys. The drawer itself appears to be made of wood, painted light blue, with a green felt or fabric lining at the bottom, which is stained and worn in areas, further suggesting age and prolonged use. The assortment indicates a well-used set of tools belonging to a machinist or hobbyist, likely from the mid to late 20th century.